The Buzz

American white pelicans make their presence known in Will County twice a year, so get to know more about these biannual visitors in our creature feature.

Our birds are disappearing at an alarming rate, but there are many simple things you can do at home to help save them.

Males bees, the drones, have an unusual way of showing affection for the queen – they try to blind her. It may sound bizarre, but it makes perfectly good sense.

The name of the green dragon plant conjures up some fantastical images, but in reality you have to have quite an imagination to see the plant's resemblance to a fictitious reptile.

Can't tell the difference between a Cooper's hawk and a sharp-shinned hawk? You're not alone. These two birds are strikingly similar in appearance, but there's a few things to look for to tell them apart.

Birds' feathers make them unique in the animal kingdom, and those feathers help birds in many ways.

Can you ace this 10-question quiz?

Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to help them determine if an area is safe from potential predators, according to a recent study.

This unique specimen is often confused for a fungus, but it's a perennial plant that lacks chlorophyll.

"Leaves of three, let it be" is a good rule of thumb, but knowing more about poison ivy may help you avoid an itchy rash. 

The royal-sounding queen snake is common in the Great Lakes region. This snake, often seen near water, is sometimes confused with the garter snake and the northern water snake. Learn what sets it apart. 

Birds flying in formation can be an awe-inspiring feat of nature, but how do the birds do it? And why?

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

If you listen closely at night, you'll hear a chorus of insects. Cicadas, crickets and katydids all combine to create a symphony of sound. 

Fishing line seems like an innocuous tool, but in reality it's a death trap for untold numbers of wildlife.